Daozhan Huang | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Daozhan Huang | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Guangxi University | China

Prof. Dr. Daozhan Huang is an established researcher in green chemistry, forest biomass utilization, and agrochemical innovation, with a strong focus on the design of sustainable herbicidal and antimicrobial compounds derived from natural terpenes. His work integrates organic synthesis, structure–activity relationship analysis, and biological evaluation to develop eco-friendly alternatives to conventional agrochemicals. According to Scopus, he has published 17 peer-reviewed research articles, receiving 48 citations with an h-index of 4. His publications appear in high-quality journals such as Chemistry & Biodiversity, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, RSC Advances, ACS Omega, and Industrial Crops and Products. His research contributions advance low-toxicity, high-efficacy chemical solutions for sustainable weed and microbial management.

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Featured Publications


Synthesis and Herbicidal Evaluation of Novel Ammonium Phenoxyacetates Based on Camphene-Derived Primary Amine

– Z. Zhao, Y. Huang, H. Lan, D. Huang et al. · Chemistry & Biodiversity, 2026


Longifolene-Derived Primary Amine Carboxylates for Sustainable Weed Management: Synthesis and Herbicidal Activity

– Y. Huang, P. Lu, H. Lan, D. Huang et al. · Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2024 

Subhash Somkuwar | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Subhash Somkuwar | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Ambedkar College Deekshabhoomi Nagpur | India

Dr. Subhash R. Somkuwar is a distinguished botanist, researcher, and academic leader with over 17 years of dedicated experience in higher education, scientific research, and institutional development. Currently serving as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Botany at Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur, he has significantly contributed to teaching, research innovation, and academic governance. His expertise spans ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, ecology, plant biotechnology, and conservation of rare, endangered, and threatened (RET) taxa, reinforced by advanced qualifications including a Ph.D., M.Phil, NET (ICAR), NET-JRF (CSIR), SET, and PG Diploma in Biodiversity. Dr. Somkuwar has demonstrated excellence in research through more than 60 peer-reviewed publications, multiple conference presentations, and successful completion of a UGC-funded project on Byttneria herbacea. His ongoing work includes a major SERB-DST proposal on nano-elicitation in Tinospora species. He has supervised Ph.D. scholars, established plant tissue culture laboratories, and coordinated certificate courses in phytochemistry and tissue culture. His organizational leadership is reflected in his role as convener or secretary for numerous national and international conferences, science exhibitions, and environmental awareness programs. Dr. Somkuwar has delivered invited lectures, served as a resource person for NET/SET coaching, chaired scientific sessions, and contributed as a subject expert to prestigious bodies including CSTT and NASI-DST. A strong advocate of sustainability, he has led green audit initiatives, developed herbal gardens, and guided more than 300 EVS projects. His academic influence extends through board memberships, examination roles, research guidance, and active participation in scientific societies, establishing him as a committed educator and impactful researcher in plant sciences.

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Featured Publications

Bhilkar, P. R., Madankar, R. S., Chaudhary, A. R., Chaudhary, R. R., Somkuwar, S. R., Potbhare, A. K., Dadure, K., Abdala, A. A., & Chaudhary, R. G. (2024).
Biosynthesis of microrubble-shaped nanoporous Co₃O₄/rGO nanocomposites using Neolamarckia cadamba leaf extract and their antibacterial/antioxidant performance. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2024.101291

Sawant, R. C., Somkuwar, S. R., Luo, S.-Y., Kamble, R. B., Panhekar, D. Y., Bhorge, Y. R., Chaudhary, R. R., & Abdul Kader, S. (2023).
Novel extraction and characterization methods for phytochemicals. In Recent Frontiers of Phytochemicals (Book chapter). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-19143-5.00035-9

Bhilkar, P. R., Bodhne, A. S., Yerpude, S. T., Madankar, R. S., Somkuwar, S. R., Daddemal-Chaudhary, A. R., Lambat, A. P., Desimone, M., Sharma, R., & Chaudhary, R. G. (2023).
Phyto-derived metal nanoparticles: Prominent tool for biomedical applications. OpenNano. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onano.2023.100192

Somkuwar, S. R., Sawant, R. C., Ingale, P. P., Masram, D. T., & Chaudhary, R. R. (2022).
Nanoparticles for sustainable agriculture: Innovative potential with current and future perspectives. In Biogenic Sustainable Nanotechnology (Book chapter). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-88535-5.00013-5

Chaudhary, R. R., & Ramteke, P. W. (2022).
Nanopolymer: Overview, innovation, and applications. Polymer Science: Peer Review Journal. https://doi.org/10.31031/psprj.2022.03.000562